Chaitat Utintu
Academic and research departments
Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing (CVSSP), School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering.About
I’m currently pursuing a PhD in AI at the University of Surrey, as part of the UKRI-funded CDT in AI for Digital Media Inclusion. My research is based at SketchX, CVSSP, and is supported by the CoSTAR National Lab. I'm working under the supervision of Professor Yi-Zhe Song and Dr. Pinaki Nath Chowdhury.
Previously, I completed my MSc in AI — also at the University of Surrey — with Distinction. My thesis explored the problem of sketch colourisation, conducted under the same supervision.
Before starting my PhD, I worked as a machine learning engineer at AI and Robotics Ventures (ARV), a subsidiary of PTTEP. There, I led computer vision projects for autonomous offshore mission and safety control measures, while also handling project management, MLOps, and model optimization for edge deployment.
ResearchResearch interests
My research interests lie in computer vision and generative modeling, where I am particularly fascinated by how machines can learn to create, transform, and understand visual data. I focus on image and video generation, exploring new ways for AI to extend human creativity, and on sketch-based applications that turn simple drawings into powerful tools for design and communication. I am also motivated by the challenges of applying vision systems in robotics, enabling machines to perceive and interact effectively with the physical world.
Research interests
My research interests lie in computer vision and generative modeling, where I am particularly fascinated by how machines can learn to create, transform, and understand visual data. I focus on image and video generation, exploring new ways for AI to extend human creativity, and on sketch-based applications that turn simple drawings into powerful tools for design and communication. I am also motivated by the challenges of applying vision systems in robotics, enabling machines to perceive and interact effectively with the physical world.